What are we studying? We are recruiting adolescents (12-17) with Down syndrome and their guardians for a study on the correlation between theory of mind and social skills in adolescents with Down syndrome. What will we do? Are you interested? Contact Us! Phone: 217-265-8043Email: thedndlab@illinois.edu
Author: ljhahn@illinois.edu
Multilingualism in Down syndrome Online Survey/ Encuesta Online: Multilingüismo y síndrome de Down
What are we studying We are looking for Spanish-speaking caregivers of children with Down syndrome who are 5 years old or younger who would like to share their perspectives and experiences about raising their child in a multilingual environment. What will we do? Are there any benefits? Your participation will help increase knowledge about multilingualism […]
Adaptive Behaviors in Individuals with Down Syndrome
Study Information Dr. Loveall and Dr. Mattie are conducting a research study to learn more about the adaptive functioning skills of individuals with Down syndrome, or the practical, conceptual, and social skills used in everyday life. We are looking for parents and/or caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome. Participants must be 19+ years of age […]
Speech Accessibility Project
Study Information The Speech Accessibility Project, a collaborative effort between the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Speech and Hearing Science departments, is now recruiting U.S. adults with Down syndrome. The goal of the project is to make voice recognition technology useful for individuals who may have diverse speech patterns and disabilities. Project funded by Amazon, […]
ASD Screening Tools in Down Syndrome
Study Information Dr. Channell was recently awarded an NIH INCLUDE R21 grant to determine how to best use autism screening tools in children with Down syndrome. Project collaborators include Drs. Laura Mattie and Amy Cohen at UIUC, Dr. Tracie Rosser at Emory University, and Drs. Luke Kalb and Natasha Ludwig at Johns Hopkins University/Kennedy Krieger Institute. Caregivers of […]
Priscila Espinoza-Castillo
Kai-Yun (Karen) Huang, MA
PhD Student in Speech & Hearing Science Karen is a Speech-Language Pathologist who is currently completing her PhD in the Speech and Hearing Science department. She completed her Master’s in Speech & Hearing Science in 2023. Her research interests include early intervention and language development in children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Emily Falcon
Skylar Price
Power of the Point: Predictors of Early Language Development in Fragile X Syndrome
What Are We Studying? We are recruiting mothers and their 18-to-48-month-old sons with fragile X syndrome for a research study on what skills support early language development. What Will We Do? Are There Any Benefits? Want to Find Out More? Contact Us!Phone: 217-265-8043Email: thedndlab@illinois.edu